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Te Awamutu, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Te Awamutu is a small city in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 14,000. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
14,000 Population 22/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$20,880 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$20,880 median income, 3.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$234,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population14,000
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density22/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,880
Per Capita$20,880
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

F
Home Value$234,000
Rent$1,170
Ownership59.6%
Housing Units5,600

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population14,000
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates-38.0082°, 175.3302°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation70.5 inches (1,792 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,880
Median Age47.0 years

About Te Awamutu

Te Awamutu is a small city in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 14,000. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Te Awamutu has a population of 14,000 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 636.8 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

14,000
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above New Zealand avg
636.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Te Awamutu vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Te Awamutu is $20,880, which is 72% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,880 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $402, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,288 business establishments.

Income: Te Awamutu vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$20,880
72% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$20,880
Avg Weekly Wage$402

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)1,288

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Te Awamutu is $234,000, 17% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above the national average of $1,163). 59.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 5,600 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$234,000
17% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,170
1% above New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership59.6%
Owner-Occupied59.6%
Renter-Occupied40.4%
Housing Units5,600

Property Tax

Climate in Te Awamutu

Te Awamutu has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1217 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 10.2° / 29.8° 78.8
Feb 19°C / 66°F 9° / 28.6° 81.5
Mar 16.7°C / 62°F 6.9° / 26° 79.1
Apr 14.3°C / 58°F 4.9° / 23.4° 65.4
May 11.6°C / 53°F 1.6° / 19.8° 120.2
Jun 9.8°C / 50°F 1.6° / 16.8° 148.6
Jul 9°C / 48°F 0.4° / 15.8° 137.7
Aug 9.1°C / 48°F -0.2° / 16.3° 97.2
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 1.6° / 19.8° 117.0
Oct 12.9°C / 55°F 2.2° / 22.8° 104.2
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 6.8° / 25.3° 94.6
Dec 17.9°C / 64°F 8.1° / 27.7° 93.3
Te Awamutu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area636.8 sq mi (1,649.2 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-38.0082°N, 175.3302°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 80 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 87 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 139 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 74 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 148 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 80 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 101 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 103 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 96 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 150 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 83 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 137 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 130 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 125 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 119 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 73 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 113 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 106 km
Nov 23, 1994 12 km S of Katikati, New Zealand M5.2 66 km
Sep 4, 2019 13 km SW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 111 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m — 103 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 107 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake — — 106 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 80 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 99 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 103 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 108 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 115 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 130 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 130 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 143 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 171 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
February 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
May 53°F (11°C) 5.8 in
June 49°F (9°C) 6.2 in Wettest
July 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in Coldest
August 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
September 53°F (11°C) 4.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in

Te Awamutu has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 45°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (3.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Te Awamutu

Institution Type Founded Website
Wintec University — —

Schools in Te Awamutu

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pekerau School — — — —
Te Awamutu College — — — —
Te Awamutu Primary School — — — —
Te Awamutu Intermediate School — — — —
Saint Patrick's Catholic School — — — —
Waipa Christian School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Te Awamutu

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Raglan Communtiy Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Rush FM fringe, music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Robotic alternative, indie AAC
Free FM 89 Hamilton community, entertainment UNKNOWN
RadiJohan decades, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Te Aroha 88FM community, oldies MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Te Awamutu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cambridge Museum
Classics Museum
Ōtorohanga Museum
Te Awamutu Museum
Te Rahui Center
Waikato Museum

Libraries in Te Awamutu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cambridge Toy Library0.0
Campus Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Dinsdale Library0.0
Education Library, University of Waikato0.0
Glenview LIbrary0.0
Hillcrest Library0.0
New Te Awamutu Library0.0
Otorohanga District Library0.0
Waipa District Libraries - Cambridge0.0
Wendell B Mendenhall Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Te Awamutu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Made Hamilton

Restaurants in Te Awamutu

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

†he Noodle Shop
Farenheit restaurant and Bar
Half and Half
Heart Of India
Indian Kohinoor
Indian Palace
Ishi
Lemongrass
Mr Kim's Sushi & Don
Redoubt Bar and Eatery
Restaurant Takeaways
Roast Hut
Taylors Restaurant
The Long Acre Grill

Cafes in Te Awamutu

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Anatolia
Cafe Workz
Central Cafe
Churchills Cafe
Dawn til Dusk
Pickle & Plum
RedKitchen
Robert Harris
The Bakehouse Cafe

Cinemas in Te Awamutu

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Regent Theater

Theatres in Te Awamutu

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Te Awamutu Little Theatre
Woolshed Theater

Clinics in Te Awamutu

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Matariki Continuing Care
New Zealand Red Cross

Dentists in Te Awamutu

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lumino The Dentists
Smile Denture Clinic
Te Awamutu Dental

Veterinaries in Te Awamutu

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

V.E. Veterinary Services Ltd
VetEnt

Gas Stations in Te Awamutu

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex Super Service Station
G.A.S.
Mobil
PAK'nSAVE Fuel
Z

Banks in Te Awamutu

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
ANZ
ASB Bank
Westpac
Westpac

Breweries in Te Awamutu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bootleg Brewery
Good George

Stadiums & Teams in Te Awamutu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Te Awamutu

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Limestone Downs Airport—Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Raglan AerodromeRAGSmall Airport
Te Aroha Airfield—Small Airport
Te Kowhai Airfield—Small Airport
Te Kuiti Aerodrome—Small Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport—Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Te Awamutu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
New Zealand Post

Treatment Centers in Te Awamutu

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Older Persons and Rehabilitation Building

Churches & Religious Organizations in Te Awamutu

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
North End Church
Saint Johns Anglican Church
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St Patrick's Catholic Church
Te Awamutu Assembly of God
Te Awamutu Baptist Church
Te Awamutu Bible Chapel
Te Awamutu Methodist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Te Awamutu

What is the population of Te Awamutu?

Te Awamutu has a population of 14,000 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 636.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Te Awamutu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,880, 72% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $234,000 (17% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 11.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Te Awamutu?

Te Awamutu has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.

How is the job market in Te Awamutu?

Te Awamutu has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $402. There are 1,288 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Te Awamutu?

The median home value in Te Awamutu is $234,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,170. The homeownership rate is 59.6%.

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